08-29-2022 until 09-29-2026
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City: Olypen
Vessel Name: Pacifica
Vessel Model: Cape Dory
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,557
Classifieds Regs & Avoiding Fraud

Avoid Scams.

Our classifieds are free and anyone registered here is welcome to post an ad.
Be aware that there are unscrupulous folks out there. Avoid any interaction that seems odd to you or ‘feels’ wrong. Inquiries from unknown buyers, buyers ‘agents’ and other non-traditional approaches should be treated with extreme caution.

Beware of unsolicited contacts offering to put you in touch with someone else who is buying or selling via e-mail or text.

Do not post your e-mail address or phone number in a classifieds ad.

Hints that you may be dealing with a Scammer:
  • Seller or Buyer approaches you via a direct email or PM and then steers you to an off-site communication method (text or email).
  • No posts or very few forum posts.
  • Recent forum membership
  • Insists on conducting negotiations via email or text rather than PM
  • Requires payment via Bank Transfer, BitCoin/CryptoCurrency, WesternUnion or other unsecured method.
  • Buyer or Seller suggests Paypal "Friends and Family" payment. Paypal is a good way to arrange payment but an invoice for goods and services should be used rather than "Friends and Family". "Friends and Family" avoids fees BUT there is no recourse if the transaction runs aground. Friends and Family is for gifts only. There is no protection for Friends and Family transactions, so never ever use it to buy something.
  • Declines to allow viewing the item before proceeding with the transaction.
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Janet H
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City: Olypen
Vessel Name: Pacifica
Vessel Model: Cape Dory
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,557
Classifieds Posting Regulations

We are modifying the Trawler Forum Classified Posting Guidelines to improve this TF feature for members.

The Change Highlights include:
(Please see the complete Classified Posting Guidelines below for additional details)
  • Permitting members to post For Sale Ads for others (Friends, relatives, acquaintances)
We have noticed a number of times where members have posted about a boat for sale they are aware of (but not owned by them) that might be of interest to TF members. In the past this was prohibited in the classifieds and only permitted in discussion sections.
We believe that knowledge about boats for sale is a benefit to TF members looking to buy.
Consolidating all For Sale info in one location will be a benefit to those looking to buy and clean up the discussion sections for those not in the market.
Members are reminded of the recommendation to not post emails & phone #s in the public forums.
Contact info is best exchanged via PM (Personal Message) as only TF members have access to the PM feature.
Those posting Non-Owner For Sale ads should be willing to field the PMs requesting contact info for follow-up..
Note: Brokers, Dealers or those with a commercial interest in a sale, are prohibited from posting in the TF Classified Section. Only approved TF Commercial Members are permitted to post in the TF Commercial Market section.
  • Posting Comments and responses within the Classified sections.
Relevant Questions or Comments will be permitted within the Classified sections provided they abide by other TF Rules, are in good taste, and have no negative impact on the ad itself.
Advertisers/Original Posters are encouraged to use the Report Post function (Exclamation Mark within a triangle) for any posts they would like removed.
Moderators will review and take appropriate action.

Classified Posting Guidelines
  1. We expect ads placed to be related to the topic of this forum.
  2. Ads that are inactive for 180 days or longer may be moved to the Classified Archive and locked.
    Ads may be relisted if the item is still current. Alternatively, owners may contact a Moderator to reinstate an archived ad.
  3. The Classified section is for advertising, members are asked to refrain from posting discussions to a Classified Ad.
    Please start a discussion thread or PM the owner for discussions.
  4. Do not hijack another member's ad by posting unsolicited commentary or “piggy backing”. Example: if a member has posted an ad offering an anchor for sale, don't add a post to his thread stating that you have an anchor you'd like to get rid of also.
    Note: posts deemed as unsolicited commentary may be removed.
  5. For your own security, do NOT include your e-mail or phone number in your ad. Instead request that interested parties contact you via PM (private message) to provide owners contact info.
  6. Brokers, Dealers or those with a commercial interest in a sale are prohibited from posting in the TF Classified Section.
  7. Only Trawler Forum Commercial Members may post ads in the Commercial section. You must be a designated Commercial Member to start threads in this section of the forum. (Contact a moderator if you have questions about this)

For Sale ads - All Ads * MUST include:
  1. *Asking price,
  2. *Location
  3. *A Basic Description
  4. *Clear statement whether you are the owner or non-owner [/B]
    (posting for friend, relative, or acquaintance)

For maximum impact & exposure it is suggested the Ad Title include: Year, Manufacturer, Model, Length, Price and Location or at the very top of the ad body.

All ads should also include ALL of the following:
  1. Pertinent maintenance and condition information
  2. Exterior picture or pictures
  3. Interior picture or pictures (boats)

  • Don't post links to commercial sites where you are also offering the boat, such as eBay or Craigslist or Yachtworld etc. unless it contains a more in-depth description, additional information or pictures.
  • Place only one ad per item (you may repost only when your ad has expired and been removed).
  • Ads may be moved or removed by our staff at any time for any reason.
  • If your item has been sold, please post an update to your thread.
  • Don't forget to select: FOR SALE, WANTED or FREE in the Title block.



In case you are unfamiliar as to how to post pictures, here are some tutorials:
How To Post Pictures
Forums 101 - Posting, Accounts, Basics


When your item has sold or the ad is no longer relevant: Please post a Reply to the ad that the item is SOLD or
click the Report Post icon on post 1 of the thread to ask a moderator to archive the ad.

All ads must comply with site rules. For reference, they are here: https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/...ork&page=rules

Thanks for your cooperation.
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